Yahoo Movies Jeff Goldblum's '80s horror classic is getting a reboot
Jeff Goldblum's 1986 horror The Fly is getting a reboot.
The David Cronenberg-directed film, which is a remake of a 1958 film of the same name, stars Goldblum as an eccentric scientist who begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes wrong.
According to Deadline, Nanny filmmaker Nikyatu Jusu is set to write and direct a new film based on the body horror movie for 20th Century Studios.
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However, the new project is reportedly set in the universe of The Fly, rather than being a remake.
The Fly was well-received by critics at the time of its release and is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive score of 93%.
"David Cronenberg combines his trademark affinity for gore and horror with strongly developed characters, making The Fly a surprisingly affecting tragedy," reads the site's critical consensus.
Blink Twice's Geena Davis and The Last of Us actor John Getz also star.
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Back in 2018, Goldblum said he would be up for returning for a sequel despite his character meeting a gruesome fate.
"I don't think my character would be involved because of course I got tragically mutated with the fly and then the machine, oh boy," he said at the time.
"But maybe I show up as a grandchild of the original Seth Brundle, or Seth Brundle had a brother. Had a brother that emerges in some ways!
"Who knows, I don't know but [director] David Cronenberg was a thrill to work with. Boy, if he was involved I'd like to work with him again, I'll tell you that."
The Fly did produce a 1989 sequel without Cronenberg, but it was largely panned by critics.
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